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    Water Usage and the Colorado River

    Learn how two countries, seven states and 10 American Indian tribes share a resource vital to survival.

  • Women of Courage

    Around the world, women are challenging their societies to uphold freedom and human rights. Many take great risks to accomplish great things. Here are some of their stories.

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    Journalism Under Siege

    Journalists and free-speech advocates share their views on the importance of press freedom and the challenges facing journalists worldwide.

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    Alternatives to Violence

    Around the world, people are finding ways to offer alternatives to violence, direct youth away from gangs and crime, and create new paths to social change.

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    More than 400,000 torture survivors have found refuge in the United States. The Obama administration has strengthened U.S. efforts to help victims.

On the Record

Quote BeginningThe rights of the Iranian people to assemble, to speak freely, to have their voices heard — those are universal aspirations. And their bravery in the face of brutality is a testament to their enduring pursuit of justice.End Quote

President Obama, June 26, 2009

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    By the People

    Democracy is not just about documents or governments. Join the discussion about the everyday things people do to contribute to a democratic society.

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